An emotional, slow-burn small-town romance full of suspense, healing, and swoon-worthy moments!
Summary (spolier free)
"I came here seeking sanctuary. I never meant to fall for the broody single dad next door…"
Ellie is running from a past that nearly broke her. In a quiet town like Sparrow Falls, she hopes to find peace, healing, and a place to start over. But nothing prepares her for Trace Colson her new next-door neighbor, a local sheriff, a single dad… and her brother’s best friend.
Trace has his own demons, a protective streak a mile wide, and a heart he guards closely. But when Ellie’s past starts creeping back into her present, it’s Trace who steps between her and the danger. And in that space, something powerful begins to bloom trust, safety, and a slow-burning love that neither of them expected!
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My Review
5 stars | slow-burn | small-town romance
If like me you’ve been following the Sparrow Falls series, you already know Catherine Cowles is a master of weaving together romance, suspense, and found family. But Chasing Shelter might just be my favorite so far!
What I Loved:
- Ellie’s Journey: Watching Ellie break free from her abusive past and reclaim her sense of self was powerful and emotional. Her growth felt so real and raw, and I was rooting for her from page one!
- Trace, aka Book Boyfriend Goals: A protective small-town sheriff? Check. Fierce love for his daughter? Check. Deep respect for Ellie’s healing process? Check!
- That Tension: The slow burn here is chef’s kiss. Every stolen glance, every interrupted moment it built the kind of anticipation that makes your heart race!
- Found Family Vibes: The Colsons are the kind of fictional family I’d happily join. Their loud, love-filled joking bater, their chaos, their support it's always so comforting and joyful!
- Keely (Trace’s daughter): She added a light, heartwarming layer to the story. Her connection with Ellie felt natural and incredibly healing for both of them!
- Suspense Elements: Cowles knows how to raise the stakes and drop a twist. Just when I thought I could breathe, BAM something would come out of left field.
- Lollie: the grandma who is pure sassy chaos and we are here for it!
This book gave me every emotion laughter, tears, butterflies and by the end, I didn’t want to leave Sparrow Falls.
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Book Recommendations
If you loved Chasing Shelter, here are a few more broody heroes, healing journeys, and small-town romances to fall for. All of which are also available on KU!
1. Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score
Broody single cop meets sunshiney neighbor with secrets of her own in a small town packed with emotion, humor, and heart.
2. Protecting You by Claire Kingsley
The ultimate slow-burn best friend’s sister romance with found family, deep feels, and a hero who protects at all costs.
3. The Lost and Found Series by Catherine Cowles
Another gripping five book small-town romance suspense series from the same author!
Final Thoughts
Chasing Shelter is everything I crave in a romance: deep emotional arcs, palpable tension, characters who feel, and just the right dose of danger and suspense!
If you’re looking for a book to make you swoon, cry, and believe in second chances, this one’s for you.
This series just keeps getting better, and I can’t wait to see where Catherine Cowles takes us next in Sparrow Falls.
Have you read Chasing Shelter? Drop your thoughts or your favorite moment in the comments I’d love to hear!
